DES PLAINES, IL (March 7, 2001) -- The American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF) received a $1,000 donation from the Greater Calumet Chapter based in Gary, Indiana, according to Foundation Chair Ed Granberry.

Chapter President Daniel Lavin says the Chapter "voted unanimously to make the donation to the general fund, to be applied wherever the Foundation feels the need is greatest." Lavin adds that the Chapter hopes the Foundation will continue to "grow and provide funds for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development."

He notes that the Chapter's President-Elect, Michael O'Toole, a graduate of Purdue University Calumet, benefited from the Foundation as a recipient of a research grant on "The Value of Employee Perception Surveys."

Through its programs the ASSEF is committed to ensuring the future of occupational safety and health by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. Each year the Foundation awards funds for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development. The ASSEF was established in 1990 to provide professional development and financial resources to qualified individuals and non-profit organizations. The Foundation seeks to advance safety and health development and research and education in the public interest.

Founded in 1911, the non-profit ASSE is the world's largest and oldest professional safety organization. Its 33,000 members located throughout the U.S. and the world, manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in industry, government, education and insurance.